The fifth collaboration between the two companies since 2015 brings their total investment volume to more than $150 million. The community in Alpharetta, Ga., will be renamed and renovated by the new owners.

After the housing crash, Detroit’s revival was powered by mission lenders. Nearly 42 percent of investment in Detroit real estate was possible with financing from such alternative financing organizations. Urban Institute’s Brett Theodos filled MHN in on mission lending and its opportunities for expansion.

The affordable housing crisis affects nearly every community in the country. Jonathan Wolf of Wendover Housing Partners offers some solutions to speed up the building process and help meet the demand for more options.